: : "As he went out to the mound, I noticed he wasn't going anywhere near the 45 foot mound we used; nor the 54 foot mound used by the Pony League. No, he was going way behind both mounds, behind even the 60'6" distance from home plate ... used by major league pitchers. He pitched to batters from a spot about half way between the pitchers mound and second base."
: Could a "satchel foot" possibly be Satchel's personal estimation of the required distance between the pitcher's mound and home plate?

: What kind of a spy do you think you are, satchel-foot? What are you tailing me for? Cat got your tongue? Come on out. (He gestures.) Come out, come out, whoever you are. Step out in the light. Let's have a look at ya. (The cat licks its paw.) Who's your boss? -The Third Man